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Overview |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,931 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umaryland.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,900 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Maryland, Baltimore | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland, Baltimore is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (6,931 students vs. 3,498 students)
University of Maryland, Baltimore vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Maryland, Baltimore or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is ?% more expensive to attend than University of Maryland, Baltimore for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Fairmont State than University of Maryland, Baltimore ($15,638.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairmont State University than University of Maryland, Baltimore (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairmont State University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maryland, Baltimore ($6,547 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Maryland, Baltimore or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or University of Maryland, Baltimore .
University of Maryland, Baltimore vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Maryland, Baltimore or Fairmont State ? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Fairmont State and University of Maryland, Baltimore.
- Graduates from University of Maryland, Baltimore earn on average $65,300 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($102,900 vs. $37,600)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/